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3 periods in one month?

BlueViolettBlueViolett member
in September 2012 Moms

Has anyone experienced having multiple periods in one month after re-starting birth control?  I started on the mini-pill (progesterone only) 2 months ago.  No problem the first month.  Used the mini-pills for over a decade now.  This month my period has shown up three times.  Not spotting.  A regular period.

I've never been on birth control after being pregnant, so I wasn't sure if this is something that can and does happen when going back on birth control.  I try not to go to the doctors unless absolutely necessary as I don't have health insurance until hopefully October, when insurance companies can no longer deny me insurance for a pre-existing health condition. Of course, I won't put my health in jeopardy and will pay out-of-pocket if it is an issue.  Just wanted some feedback before making the doctor's appt or using an alternative method for birth control.

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Re: 3 periods in one month?

  • tinyhumantoetinyhumantoe member

    I don't take the mini pill nor have I had this issue.  I'm no help!

     

    I'd say the periods are a bit worrisome.  With my health, I'd feel comfortable waiting until the next month to see if my body normalized.  Take some iron pills in the meantime!  If you had any other complications after pregnancy, perhaps you should go in?

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  • BlueViolettBlueViolett member
    Thank you for your response THT :)
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  • jillyjill1026srjillyjill1026sr member
    I have the Mirena IUD and I am on my second period for this month. I don't know if it's my body getting used to have a period again or what, but I am going to ask my doctor if it happens again next month. Do you breastfeed? I EBF and I'm also wondering if that has anything to do with the multiple periods.
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  • willy_gertwilly_gert member
    I have had three periods in 4 weeks. It happened while I was coming off the pill and going onto Mirena. My doctor said as long as they stopped I was fine, but that it meant the pill wasn't working. I would definitely call your OB as soon as you can. It was nice to be reassured that everything was okay! I hope yours stop soon!
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  • BlueViolettBlueViolett member
    Thank you so much for your responses!  I have started taking pre-natals again for the boost of iron.  If I get another one before it's due, I'll see the doctor.  Thanks again!
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